City of Sacramento’s LGBTQ+ Historic Experience Project

Discovering Sacramento’s LGBTQ+ History: The LGBTQ+ Historic Experience Project

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Thursday, June 5 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Virtual Event

Join AIACV’s EDI Knowledge Community for a powerful and insightful virtual program highlighting the City of Sacramento’s LGBTQ+ Historic Experience Project—a groundbreaking effort to uncover and preserve the rich and often overlooked history of Sacramento’s LGBTQ+ community.Funded by the State Office of Historic Preservation’s Certified Local Government Program and the City of Sacramento, this project produced the City’s first-ever thematic historic context statement and survey focused specifically on LGBTQ+ history. Completed in December 2024, the project sheds light on the stories, spaces, and milestones that have shaped Sacramento’s LGBTQ+ experience.Explore the newly adopted historic context statement, learn about the potential Lavender Heights Historic District, and discover key sites and properties identified as significant to LGBTQ+ heritage in the region. Hear how the collaborative work of City staff, consultants, and community advocates brought this important chapter of Sacramento’s history into focus.

Featured Presenters:
• Henry Feuss, Historic Preservation Planner, City of Sacramento
• Clare Flynn, Cultural Resources Planner, Page & Turnbull

This is more than a history lesson—it’s a celebration of resilience, visibility, and community. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of local history and its enduring impact. the research and documentation of cultural resources.

You will receive an email with the Zoom information a day before the event begins.